身の丈

みのたけ

Also written 身の長

Meanings

1. Expression, Noun stature; body height
2. one's means; one's status; one's ability

Kanji

• 身 body. Read as み.
• 丈 length. Read as たけ.

Example sentences

• 身の丈に合った生活をしないといけないぞ。
  You should live within your means.
• 身の丈に合った生活を心掛けなさい。
  Try to live within your means.

Common phrases

• 身の丈に合う (みのたけにあう) to fit (e.g. of clothing)

Words containing 身の丈

• 身の丈に合う (みのたけにあう) to fit (e.g. of clothing)

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